Event shows silver jewelry over the decades
By www.nationaljeweler.com
The Silver Institute held its annual Silver jewelry Industry Dinner on Nov. 16 here, celebrating the organization’s 40th anniversary.
A fashion show was incorporated into the dinner’s cocktail hour, highlighting the transformation of silver jewelry throughout the past four decades. Savor Silver program participants provided the jewelry, the brands including DeLatori, GeoArt by Cynthia Gale, Gurhan, Metalsmiths Sterling, Thistle & Bee, Bastian Inverun and SunJewels, among others.
Carole Lynn Steiner, left, admires a model’s jewelry, made by William Schraft Design.
“We were exceptionally happy that so many friends and associates from the silver industry joined us to celebrate the Silver Institute’s 40th anniversary,” Mike DiRienzo, executive director of the Silver Institute, said. “Their reaction to the jewelry and fashion show organized by our SPS team was wonderful.”
Dallas Selsey, left, of SunJewels poses with a model wearing a SunJewels cuff and a Paz Collective necklace.
The dinner was followed by “The Silver Market in 2011,” a presentation from Philip Klapwijk, global head of metal analytics at GFMS/Thompson Reuters.
Silver Promotion Service Director Michael Barlerin, left, and Silver Institute Executive Director Mike DiRienzo, right, pose with a model wearing jewelry by Thistle & Bee.
A model showcases jewelry by GeoArt by Cynthia Gale.
Established in 1971, the Silver Institute serves as a voice in the industry increasing public understanding of the many uses and values of silver.
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